After the return of the mullet cut and the success of the "wolf" cut, another wild hair style is emerging among hairstyling trends.
Online searches for the "octopus hair" look have doubled in recent months, according to a report from Pinterest (1) which ranks it as one of the most promising hairstyles in the world. 2022. Popular in certain regions of Asia for some time (in Japan and Korea in particular), it is also preparing to conquer the West.
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“The traditional and classic cuts are over.
For 2022, Gen Z has voted for divisive and daring cuts, from mullet to Iroquois, ”reveals the annual analysis of the social network.
In this line, the "octopus hair" stands out for its atypical shape, reminiscent of the curves of the marine animal: "It bears the name of an octopus or a jellyfish, because it combines a voluminous section of hair on the top to finer filamentous lengths that protrude below, ”explains hairstylist Joe Sirry in an interview with
British
Stylist
magazine
.
It is as if the top and bottom of the cup are separate and completely independent of each other.
Two cuts in one
On the one hand, “the top is cut in the shape of a bowl or a square, but its outer edges are not sharply cut. They need to be soft and have some texture, ”says hairstylist Neil Moodie. On the other hand, "the lengths on the sides and in the back must be thinned or refined with a razor" and can go down to the middle of the back. The whole thing is completed by a curtain fringe which slides under the ears and blends in with the rest of the hair.
Like the mullet and the
shag
cut
, the "octopus hair" mixes layers of unstructured and asymmetrical hair.
On the other hand, it differs from it by emphasizing more clearly the demarcation between the lower and upper parts of the head.
The “octopus head” is shorter and domed, while the “tentacles” are longer and stiffer.
Ideal for medium-length hair
This cut is especially flattering for straight to slightly wavy hair that lacks volume.
The thick layers on the top of the head create an impression of hair mass, which makes thin hair appear denser.
It is also an original alternative for long and mid-length hair looking to give allure and character to their cut.
Nothing is lost for short hair who wants to try this look: just add extensions below your bob.
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In terms of maintenance, it is not necessarily necessary to go to the salon regularly to make touch-ups.
However, unlike the shag or mullet cut, the "octopus hair" is more sophisticated and involves a minimum of styling effort on a daily basis so that the effect is maximum.
On the upper part, brushing with a hair dryer and a round brush creates a well rounded and enhanced shape.
On the lower part, straightening the lengths with plates will more clearly mark the difference between the two layers of hair.
Finally, an anti-frizz treatment and a volume spray will help to keep its structure in place.
(1) “Pinterest Predicts 2022” report, based on global searches on the Pinterest platform between October 2019 and September 2021.
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